The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has allocated $78 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds over five years, beginning in fiscal year 2023. With this funding, they’ve awarded $23 million across 53 projects, fully building out the Alternative Fuel Corridors.
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The A.B. Ford Community Center in Detroit has been transformed into a solar-powered resilience hub through a partnership between the City of Detroit and two nonprofits. This center, equipped with solar panels and battery storage, provides essential services like food, water, and power during crises such as floods and power outages. The project, which costs $669,000, aims to save the city 15-20% on electricity bills and offers a safe gathering place for residents during disasters. The initiative is part of broader efforts to build community resilience in the face of climate change.
In February 2024, SK Siltron CSS received a $544 million conditional loan commitment from the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office to expand its silicon carbide wafer manufacturing facility in Bay City.
To grow this domestic supply, Corning, on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, Solar Technology, LLC, plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Richland Township in Saginaw County with an investment of up to $900 million. The project is expected to create over 1,100 jobs, with starting wages expected to exceed the median wage for the region. Additionally, employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) received $2.34 million in federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act for the Master Sergeant Alexander Cotton Memorial Solar Project in Ludlow. The 6.9 megawatt solar array, officially energized in 2023, aims to reduce electricity costs for its six municipal utility participants and their communities. MMWEC officials emphasized the project's success in demonstrating the strengths and benefits of public power. The funds will help eliminate years of debt service costs, making clean energy more affordable and accessible.
Utah has utilized $7.5 million from the Clean School Bus Program to transition to electric buses. Schools like Uintah have already saved around $65,000 annually due to lower electricity costs compared to diesel. Despite some implementation challenges, the electric buses have shown promising results and fewer maintenance issues. The program continues with further funding to support additional electric buses in the state.
Utah has utilized $7.5 million from the Clean School Bus Program to transition to electric buses. Schools like Uintah have already saved around $65,000 annually due to lower electricity costs compared to diesel. Despite some implementation challenges, the electric buses have shown promising results and fewer maintenance issues. The program continues with further funding to support additional electric buses in the state.
Utah has utilized $7.5 million from the Clean School Bus Program to transition to electric buses. Schools like Uintah have already saved around $65,000 annually due to lower electricity costs compared to diesel. Despite some implementation challenges, the electric buses have shown promising results and fewer maintenance issues. The program continues with further funding to support additional electric buses in the state.
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved a $14.5 million federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to fund various green initiatives, including greenway improvements, electric vehicle charging stations, and solar panel installations.